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... AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. series accelerated processor with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LK R2.0 motherboard! ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-1 series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in one small, energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
... AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics. series accelerated processor with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® F1A55-M LK R2.0 motherboard! ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-1 series accelerated processors with AMD® Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics This motherboard supports AMD® A- & E2- Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in one small, energy-efficient design to 5GT/s. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... DIMMs, and helping with ease. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by configuring profiles through the ...for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Network iControl With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled...
... DIMMs, and helping with ease. The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by configuring profiles through the ...for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-3 Network iControl With a one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. 1.3.3 UEFI BIOS Easy & Flexible ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled...
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SB_PWR F1A55-M LK R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LK R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-5 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or ...
SB_PWR F1A55-M LK R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off F1A55-M LK R2.0 Onboard LED ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-5 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or ...
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... connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 53 6 18.6cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN DVI SOCKET FM1 ... DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR ...
... connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-24 1-22 1-5 1-26 1-18 1-25 1-25 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-7 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11 13. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 53 6 18.6cm(7.3in) KBMS ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN DVI SOCKET FM1 ... DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA KBPWR 4 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN AUDIO F1A55-M LK R2.0 7 PCIEX16 Atheros 8161 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 887 AAFP AMD® SATA3G_2 A55 PCI1 7 USBPW5-8 COM1 CLRTC USB78 SB_PWR ...
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...CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down... the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. You can occur...
...CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a APU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down... the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU_FAN F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the APU. You can occur...
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... base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-11 3.
... base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-11 3.
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...channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-15 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB KINGSTON ... KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-15 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB KINGSTON ... KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB SS/DS Chip Brand Chip No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the screw you intend...
... cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the screw you intend...
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... supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on... pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19
... supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 F1A55-M LK R2.0 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 Keyboard power setting 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) F1A55-M LK R2.0 USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on... pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-19
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... Xpert feature. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-21 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DVI-D port. PS/2 Keyboard... port (purple). CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LK R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. These two 4-...
... Xpert feature. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are not jumpers! This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-21 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DVI-D port. PS/2 Keyboard... port (purple). CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F1A55-M LK R2.0 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. These two 4-...
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... default. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23
... default. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND F1A55-M LK R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-23
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... serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector is for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I...PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LK R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LK R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...
... serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector is for details. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-25 COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI F1A55-M LK R2.0 F1A55-M LK R2.0 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I...PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L F1A55-M LK R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition F1A55-M LK R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...
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Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows®...
Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 1-27 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows®...
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... Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder Info 04/23/12 02:27p 8390656 Exit DATE: 04/23.../2012 F1A55MLK.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 Help Info VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Updating from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file...
... Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to avail all its features. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0305 Folder Info 04/23/12 02:27p 8390656 Exit DATE: 04/23.../2012 F1A55MLK.CAP File Info MODEL: F1A55-M LK R2.0 Help Info VER: 0305 DATE: 04/23/12 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 Updating from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file...
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... and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ...Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS...
... and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ...Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS...
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... routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0
... routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. 2-6 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar .... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0
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.... The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 After you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12...
.... The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 After you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12...
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... items: DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.10.1208. EFI BIOS Utility - Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.
... items: DRAM Voltage 1.500V Auto APU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.10.1208. EFI BIOS Utility - Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2-12 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed.
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... set the DRAM timing control features. CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-line mode. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to control...
... set the DRAM timing control features. CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. 2-14 ASUS F1A55-M LK R2.0 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-line mode. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to control...